Andre-Modeste / Andre-Modeste Gretry - La Carvane Du Caire - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

La Caravane du Caire became the greatest success of it's composer, Andre Gretry, as soon as it premiered in 1783.This flamboyant opera-ballet takes us to a fantasised Orient, where colourful characters meet an ambitiousslave trader, an idle Pasha and distraught lovers experience a thousand adventures, in a sumptuous setting,to the sound of Gretry's superb instrumentation. In a whirlwind of precious fabrics, the Ballet de l'Opera Royalaccompanies Herve Niquet and Le Concert Spirituel in a brilliant rendition of this late 18th-century masterpiece.

The Master of the Telecaster. The Razor Blade. The Iceman. Albert Collins has been called many names, but nothing comes close to experiencing this legendary blues guitarist first hand. Crammed with those sharp, striking solos that hit like an ice pick through your soul, InchAlive and CoolInch takes you back in time, capturing the true essence of Collins' unparalleled talent as a blues performer and highlighting his unwavering commitment to delivering uplifting and powerful performances through his music. Featuring a mix of original compositions and covers infused with his distinctive touch, the interplay between Collins and his band on this album is palpable, locking into mesmerizing grooves and feeding off each other's energy to rampant applause. From the foot-stomping energy of up-tempo blues to the soul-stirring beauty of slow ballads, every track showcases Collins' versatility as a musician and his ability to captivate an audience and capture the true essence of the blues.

Lolivier Martin, Nicolas Vial, Louise Moaty, and Benjamin Lazar star in this Moliere and Lully comedy-ballet in it's original unabridged 1670 version. Vincent Dumestre directs Le Poeme Harmonique and Musiciens de Musica Florea in this 2 DVD set.